State v. Patton

Michael R. Patton (“Defendant”) appeals from a judgment entered after he was convicted by a jury and sentenced by the trial judge for receiving stolen property, § 570.080, RSMo (2000). Defendant alleges the trial court erred when it denied his oral motion for a continuance first requested on the morning of the trial. We disagree. We affirm.

On December 7, 2000, Missouri highway patrolman Brad Bearden (“Bearden”) attempted to stop a grey-primered El Cam-ino for speeding, but failed as the vehicle outran the officer. Bearden asked local sheriffs deputy Jerry Gilbert (“Gilbert”) to help hunt the…